Main Entry:

¹ban·quet

Pronunciation:

\ˈbaŋ-kwət, ˈban- also -ˌkwet\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle French, from Old Italian banchetto, from diminutive of banca bench, bank

Date:

15th century

1: a sumptuous feast ; especially : an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person <a state banquet>2: a meal held in recognition of some occasion or achievement <an awards banquet>